And we've moved!

So yeah, it's been two weeks, I know. And honest, it didn't have to be- we had minimal downtime network-wise, but MAN have I been a busy fella this week. Why?

Because we moved! I can't overstate enough how weird it is to think we actually own a home, now. I hardly need to even say anything about the state of it all right now, that for this beautiful (albeit old) home, I'm still fathoming the fact that we live in it and own it. With that said, moving was a hassle, as it always is, of course. I would say the worst three things to move were a china hutch, an upright piano (naturally), and a couch of all things. That, and also our queen bed box spring wouldn't fit down the stairs... so that was a fun excuse to buy a new bed. But we are now all moved out of the old place, and moved into this one! Unboxing and unpacking... that on the other hand is a constant fun battle.

In terms of the important stuff, though, we're situated enough. It's been interesting with maintaining things, as I've come across the usual challenges. There was, of course, the dusty, dirty shed I had to clean out- and I'm still fighting the wasps who continue to try and make a home there. There was a very, very, very badly and dangerously wired 240V dryer receptacle that I replaced, which made me question how no one has died of electrical shock in this home. Perhaps the most theraputic of all things, though was mowing the lawn. I haven't pushed a lawn mower in so long- and not only was it nice to do so on my own turf, but I was shocked I was even able to do so, considering the lawn mower I was given was assumed broken or problematic... and it worked fine. Well, I mean after sitting for like 5 years, I had to give it a little sloshing around, but it was fine after that.

Despite how awesome it all is, though, it hasn't been without its price- and I'm not just talking money. We have been so tired from moving things, fixing things, hanging things, moving things again, etc- you know the drill. On top of it, for six weeks prior to this (and even on moving day itself), we were without our other car- and it was without good reason, but that's another story. On top of it, there's always that one project (or more) that keeps my stress up at work, making me wonder if I'm doing my best. I've felt stretched a little thinner this week- and in fact, I even got a little thinner. But thankfully, despite our schedule still being pretty darn full (and the check engine light coming back on in that same car), we are feeling like we're settled into home, again, and things are good.

I think that's the key to lasting happiness- joy. It has so little to do with circumstance or [mis]fortune. For example, we've been tired and weary all this last week or more, but we know life is good. Even though it would be quite probably one of the worst things to happen, even if our house burned down right now, we both know that, apart from the despair, stress, sorrow and chaos, that no bad thing lasts forever. In the end of it all, there is rest and peace. And beyond that, there is warmth and light. But that's a rant I could go on for days.

In the meantime, I hope all out there who happen to come by this post consider if your life is focused more on joy that lasts, or if perhaps you've been to stuck and attached on the moments that try to capture you and keep you hostage. Not all are bad, of course, but moments are moments and they are behind us all the time. And until next time, see ya!

And we've moved!

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04/22/2024